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The Union Threatens with General Strike in South Korea
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The Union Threatens with General Strike in South Korea

The Industrial Union KMWU in South Korea is threatening a general strike if the president remains in power. Among its members are employees of giants such as Hyundai and Kia Motors
Metal Workers Union Forces VW with Major Strike
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Metal Workers Union Forces VW with Major Strike

The German car giant Volkswagen's plans for cutbacks are facing strong union resistance. Now, the powerful trade union IG Metall is calling for a "warning strike"
Reconstruction in the USA to save Northvolt
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Reconstruction in the USA to save Northvolt

The battery manufacturer Northvolt wants to save the company through a reconstruction in the USA. The company is counting on securing financing through a so-called Chapter 11 process
Setback for Tesla - Supreme Court Rejects Appeal
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Setback for Tesla - Supreme Court Rejects Appeal

Unions secretly issue warnings in Tesla conflict
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Unions secretly issue warnings in Tesla conflict

The cat and mouse game between the unions and Tesla continues. In secret, the trade unions Seko and ST have notified the electric car giant of further postal blockade to prevent Tesla from obtaining registration plates from the Transport Agency, writes LO newspaper Labour
The Union Steps Up the Tesla Strike
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The Union Steps Up the Tesla Strike

Industry Unions' Demands: 4.2 Percent Wage Increase
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Industry Unions' Demands: 4.2 Percent Wage Increase

The Industrial Unions are demanding 4. 2 percent in wage increases in a one-year agreement
Industry Unions Demand Higher Real Wages
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Industry Unions Demand Higher Real Wages

The Expert on Tesla: "Back to the 1930s"
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The Expert on Tesla: "Back to the 1930s"

Tesla's actions in the conflict with IF Metall are unique on the Swedish labour market. This type of organized strike-breaking has not existed in Sweden since the 1930s, says strike expert Christer Thörnqvist
One year of fighting against Musk - "a bit hopeless"
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One year of fighting against Musk - "a bit hopeless"

The conflict between Tesla and IF Metall has now been going on for a year. The hope of a collective agreement lives on, but at the same time, new Tesla cars are constantly rolling out onto Swedish roads
Over 800 metalworkers laid off from Northvolt
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Over 800 metalworkers laid off from Northvolt

840 people are laid off from Northvolt's battery factory in Skellefteå. This is clear since the negotiations with IF Metall are now complete
Clear in Skellefteå: 338 officials to be laid off
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Clear in Skellefteå: 338 officials to be laid off

It is now clear that 338 officials and engineers will be leaving Northvolt in Skellefteå, according to union agreements with the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer. This comes on top of those who were previously forced to leave the company in Västerås and Stockholm
Northvolt buys time – tax debt paid
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Northvolt buys time – tax debt paid

Crisis-stricken Northvolt has bought itself some breathing room by paying what the company owed to the Tax Agency. However, a long-term solution to the battery manufacturer's financing is still not in place
Foreign Staff in a Tight Spot as Northvolt Cuts Down
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Foreign Staff in a Tight Spot as Northvolt Cuts Down

Crisis-stricken Northvolt, which is to pay over a quarter of a billion kronor to the Tax Agency on Monday, is in acute need of more money from owners and lenders. A crucial piece of the puzzle to get it in place is the reduction of 1,600 employees, which is expected to be completed this week
The Union Wins Against Tesla in the District Court
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The Union Wins Against Tesla in the District Court

Northvolt CEO: Will pay 287 million kronor according to plan
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Northvolt CEO: Will pay 287 million kronor according to plan

On Monday, Northvolt must pay a tax debt of 287 million kronor. The alternatives are bankruptcy, reconstruction – or personal payment liability for the board
Expanded Warning Against Tesla
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Expanded Warning Against Tesla

The Trade Union Seko is expanding the postal strike against the electric car giant Tesla. The dispatch of registration plates is to be stopped
200 to Leave Northvolt in Stockholm and Västerås
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200 to Leave Northvolt in Stockholm and Västerås

The negotiations on layoffs of officials at the crisis-stricken battery giant Northvolt are partially complete. Over 200 are forced to leave in Västerås and Stockholm
Sympathy strikers in Tesla strike
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Sympathy strikers in Tesla strike

The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence
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The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence

Many who are affected by Northvolt's massive layoffs in Skellefteå may choose to leave the country – and take their expertise with them – when they finish at the factory. I see such a risk, and that's why we're mobilizing now, says Minister for Labour Market and Integration Mats Persson (The Liberals)
The Union: Measures for Northvolt Immigrants Are Needed
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The Union: Measures for Northvolt Immigrants Are Needed

IF Metall in Skellefteå believes that targeted measures will be needed against the migrants who lose their jobs at Northvolt. The greatest concern exists among those who are here on work permits and who are dependent on their work to be able to stay in Sweden, says Lena Lundgren, local coordinator at the union
The Union Warns: Northvolt May Fire More
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The Union Warns: Northvolt May Fire More

The Trade Union on the Notice from Northvolt: "Black Day"
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The Trade Union on the Notice from Northvolt: "Black Day"

An incredibly heavy message. This is how Victor Matinlassi, club chairman for Unionen at Northvolt, describes the news of the notice
Northvolt fires migrant workers on day one
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Northvolt fires migrant workers on day one

People who came from other countries to work at crisis-stricken Northvolth have been laid off on the first day, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio.
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